A fast-rising Nigerian boxer identified as Kehinde, popularly known as KBlaq, has reportedly died after being stabbed in the neck during a confrontation at Olodo Garage in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, November 1, 2026, during a fight at the popular garage.
A social media user, Sammy, who identified himself as a friend of the deceased, raised the alarm in a post on X, calling on the Nigeria Police Force to intervene.
In the post, shared through his handle, @Sammy419991, he wrote: “@PoliceNG dem shook my guy for neck yesterday and he died instantly, this happened at olodo garage.”
According to reports, KBlaq was stabbed in the neck during the confrontation and died shortly afterwards.
The incident has sparked concern on social media, with users seeking more information about the circumstances surrounding the boxer’s death.
Meanwhile, the suspect has reportedly been arrested and handed over to the police.
However, further details about the incident, including the identity of the suspect and the circumstances that led to the confrontation, have yet to be officially established.
Kehinde Ayanboade
Kehinde Ayanboade is the Managing Editor and Publisher of Naija Metro News, with over eight years of experience covering Nigerian politics, crime, legislative proceedings and metropolitan affairs.
